As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLI Page 217

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

So he resolved in his mind, that when Baba would create love for the book, and would order him to read it, he would begin and not till then.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLI Page 217

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

He took three months' leave, went to Shirdi, and thence to his home at Poud for rest.  He could read there other books but when he opened Jnaneshwari, some evil or stray thoughts came crowding up in his mind, and stopped him in the effort.  Try, however, he might, he was not able to read even a few lines of the book, with ease.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XLI Page 217

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Mr. B.V. Deo, who was Mamlatdar of Dahanu (thana District), wished for a long time to read Jnaneshwari- (the well-known Marathi commentary on the Bhagawad-Gita, by Jnaneshwari), along with other scriptures.  He could read daily one Chapter of the Bhagawad-Gita, and some portion of other books; but when he took Jnaneshwari in hand, some difficulties cropped up, and he was precluded from reading it.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXVII Page 198

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

On coming to this corner, Baba stood facing the Chavadi, and shone with a peculiar lustre.  It seemed, as if the face of Baba glittered like dawn, or like the glory of the rising sun.  Baba stood there with a concentrated mind, facing the north, as if He was calling somebody; All the instruments played their music, while Baba moved His right arm up and down for some time.  Kakasaheb Dixit at this time came forward, with a silver plate, containing flowers besmeared with gulal (red powder); and threw them on Baba's body, off and on.  The musical instruments played their best at this juncture and Baba's face beamed with steady and added radiance and beauty, and all the persons viewed this lustre to their hearts' content.  Words fail to describe the scene and splendour of this occasion.  Some times, Mhalsapati began to dance being possessed or obsessed by some Deity, but all were surprised to see, that Baba's concentration was, not in the least, disturbed.  With a latern in his hand, Tatya Patil walked on Baba's left side and Bhagat Mhalsapati on the right, holding with his hand the hem of Baba's garment.  What a beautiful procession and what an expression of devotion! 

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXVIII Page 201

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Oh, blessed Sadguru Sai, we bow to You, Who have given happiness to the whole world, accomplished the welfare of the devotees, and have removed the affliction of those, who have resorted to Your Feet.  By being very liberal and also being the protector and saviour of the Bhaktas, who surrender themselves to You, You have Incarnated Yourself in this world to oblige the people, and do them good.  The liquid essence of Pure Self was poured into the mould of Brahma and out of this has come out the crest-jewel of the Saints-Sai.  This Sai is Atmarama Himself.  He is the abode of the Perfect Divine Bliss.  After having Himself attained all objects of life.  He made His devotees desireless and free.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXVII Page 197, 198

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

From 10th December 1909, devotees began to offer regular worship to Baba in the Chavadi.  This, we will now describe with His grace.  When the turn of retiring to the Chavadi came, people flocked to the Masjid and made bhajan in the mandap (courtyard) for a few hours.  Behind them was a beautiful Rath (small carriage), to the right a Tulsi-vrindavan and in front Baba, and between these, the devotees fond of bhajan.  Men and women, who had a liking for the bhajan came in time.  Some took Tal, Chiplis and Kartal, Mridang, Khanjiri and Ghol (all musical instruments) in their hands and conducted the bhajan, Sai Baba was the Magnet, Who drew all the devotees to Him there.  Outside in the open, some trimmed their divatyas, (torches), some decorated the palanquin, some stood with cane-sticks in their hands and uttered cries of victory to Baba.  The corner was decorated with buntings.  Round about the Masjid, rows of burning oil lamps shed their light.  Baba's horse 'Shyamakarna' stood fully decorated outside.  Then Tatya Patil came, with a party of men, to Baba, and asked him to be ready.  Baba sat quiet in His place, till Tatya came; and helped Him to get up by putting his arm under Baba's arm-pit.  Tatya called Baba by the name of Mama (maternal uncle).  Really their relationship was extremely intimate.  Baba wore on his body the usual Kafni, took His satka (short stick) under His arm-pit, and after taking His chilim (tobacco-pipe) and tobacco, and placing a cloth over His shoulder became ready to start.  Then Tatya placed a golden-embroidered beautiful Shela (Shawl), over His body, After this Baba, moving a little into the fire the bundle of fuel-sticks, lying behind, with His right toe; and then extinguishing the burning lamp with His right hand, started for the Chavadi.  Then all sorts of musical instruments, tashe, band and horns and mridang, gave out their different sounds; and fire-works exhibited their different and various coloured views.  Men and women, singing Baba's name, started walking, making bhajan to the accompaniment of mridang and veena.  Some danced with joy and some carried various flags and standards.  The Bhaldars announced Baba's name, when He came on the steps of the Masjid.  On the two sides of Baba stood persons, who held chavaris and others who fanned Baba.  On the way were spread folds of cloth, on which Baba walked on, being supported by devotees hands.  Tatya Patil held the left hand and Mhalsapati the right; and Bapusaheb jog held the chhatra (umbrella), over His head.  In this fashion, Baba marched on to the Chavadi.  The fully decorated red horse, named Shyamkarna led the way' and behind him were all the carriers, waiters, musical players and the crowd of devotees.  Hari-nama (the name of the Lord) chanted to the accompaniment of music rent the skies, as also the name of Sai.  In this manner the procession reached the corner when all the persons, that joined this party, seemed well-pleased and delighted.

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As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXXVII Page 195

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Baba's dormitory has been already described.  One day He slept in the Masjid and on the next, in the Chavadi (a small building containing a room or two near the Masjid).  He slept in Masjid and in the chavadi on alternate days.  This alternate sleeping in both these buildings went on till Baba's Mahasamadhi. 

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